Drone Captures Abandoned Ship Off Welsh Coast

Drone Captures Abandoned Ship Off Welsh Coast

Feb 17, 2026, 6:17 AM en 10 views

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A drone enthusiast discovered the abandoned ship 'Resolute' off the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales. The vessel ran aground during rough seas in December.

Jay Curtis was using his drone near Aber Hywel in Pembrokeshire when he stumbled upon the shipwreck of the 'Resolute', grounded since December. Initially a guard boat for an offshore wind farm, it drifted ashore in severe weather. The Coastguard rescued four crew members, but the vessel remains stranded. Local opinions vary on its future, with some suggesting it may become scrap or even a reef. The incident highlights the dangers of the Pembrokeshire waters, notorious since the Sea Empress oil spill.

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